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chasingholden's review
5.0
We live in an age of swipe right, quick thumbs up and move on, often finding ourselves caught in a state of "doom scrolling" where we aren't even really SEEING any of the images on our social media account. We've become so removed from the natural world. To make things worse its impossible to deny that the current state of our society is growing uglier by the day. Crime rates are rising, people are fighting, towns are too poor to fix pot holes or keep up with any sort of landscaping. It is so easy to fall into the belief that the entire world is this way; I know personally I am guilty of this. I often feel restless and uninspired and disappointed in what I see out my window.
Let's Get Lost is a much needed wake up call. It's an invitation to power down and really take in some of the most beautiful spots in the world. Mountains with peaks that glow red and pink at dawn, untouched shores and rivers and paths, forests that beg to be wandered in to. Many of these places are untouched to at least some degree by humans so the natural world is left to really thrive and develop a sense of beauty and wonder that takes your breath away. I had never even heard of many of these places, but I found myself going through my e-copy several times over, lingering a little more on each photo every time I returned to it. This is certainly NOT a read once and never touch again book; That would be near impossible.
So power down for a little while, turn off the news and open this book. Dare to be inspired and Awe'd, to expand your mind and perception of yourself and of life itself.
I received an e-copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion. I can honestly say that the e-book blew me away but I truly feel the need to go out and purchase a physical copy to I can fully experience the weight of the impact between these pages.
Let's Get Lost is a much needed wake up call. It's an invitation to power down and really take in some of the most beautiful spots in the world. Mountains with peaks that glow red and pink at dawn, untouched shores and rivers and paths, forests that beg to be wandered in to. Many of these places are untouched to at least some degree by humans so the natural world is left to really thrive and develop a sense of beauty and wonder that takes your breath away. I had never even heard of many of these places, but I found myself going through my e-copy several times over, lingering a little more on each photo every time I returned to it. This is certainly NOT a read once and never touch again book; That would be near impossible.
So power down for a little while, turn off the news and open this book. Dare to be inspired and Awe'd, to expand your mind and perception of yourself and of life itself.
I received an e-copy from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion. I can honestly say that the e-book blew me away but I truly feel the need to go out and purchase a physical copy to I can fully experience the weight of the impact between these pages.
lilaclicoricetissie's review
5.0
What a gift Let’s Get Lost has been. It sat on my Edelweiss shelf, almost unassuming, as if it didn’t want to take up too much space (humanizing books, now? Why, yes), and it caught my eye because of the promise in the title. Let’s Get Lost, it said—neither in the neighborhood nor after making a wrong turn, but truly lost.
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claire60's review
4.0
A beautiful book of stunning photographs of remote locations but not inaccessible, split into themes including Mountains and Rivers. The pictures are as breathtaking and as interesting as you might expect, I like the mix of themes from desert to jungle to glacier to forest. I also loved the helpful tips that the photographers shared, both in how to plan trips to take pictures in these types of places and also how to use your camera to get the best shot. What is very clear is that our planet is quite beautiful and I hope this book reminds people of this and encourages more respect of its resources and not further destruction.
With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
stormyox's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.5
herheadinherbook's review
5.0
"Let's get lost" is a feast for the eyes. It's filled with stunning photography that instantly transports you to the locations it showcases.
The book is set out by theme- mountains, wilderness, coast, ice and snow, lakes and rivers, and my favourite -forests.
I would the introduction really interesting with the idea that with all the social media and technology we have at our fingertips, its difficult to get truly lost these days.
Within each section there's an array of beautiful photos, from all over the world including the Lost Coast of California, Norway, Indonesia, Wales and Zambia. Each location comes with coordinates of the photographs and a wealth of information about the site. You are guaranteed to learn something new - who knew that one elephant has the capacity to plant 300 trees a day? There's also technical tips to improve your photography too and a small biography of each photographer at the back.
It truly is a wonderful collection of photos, perfect for the coffee table of anyone with wonderlust. Prepare to lose hours as you escape into each and every photograph.
The book is set out by theme- mountains, wilderness, coast, ice and snow, lakes and rivers, and my favourite -forests.
I would the introduction really interesting with the idea that with all the social media and technology we have at our fingertips, its difficult to get truly lost these days.
Within each section there's an array of beautiful photos, from all over the world including the Lost Coast of California, Norway, Indonesia, Wales and Zambia. Each location comes with coordinates of the photographs and a wealth of information about the site. You are guaranteed to learn something new - who knew that one elephant has the capacity to plant 300 trees a day? There's also technical tips to improve your photography too and a small biography of each photographer at the back.
It truly is a wonderful collection of photos, perfect for the coffee table of anyone with wonderlust. Prepare to lose hours as you escape into each and every photograph.
ladyreading365's review
5.0
Wow if you want to get lost in a book this is the one to do it in. The photograph in this stunning and breath taking. The pictures are so detailed and well framed that they will captivate you and give you a sense that you are there looking at them with your own eyes. You experience the power that they give off. For those of you like me who can't afford to travel to this places you can experience them from the comfort of your own home. Sitting next to a cosy fire on a frosty night reading this book it just can't be beaten. The layout is wonderful and breath taking. The information within each collection is fantastic letting you experience and learn things about these unforgettable and sometimes very hard to reach corners of the world. I often lost track of time while engrossed in the magical wonder of this book. This is a perfect book for anyones collection suitable for the whole familys taste. It is also great for those budding amateur photographers which handy hits on how to shoot these pictures yourself. So perfect for photographers across the globe. I love that this book was grouped into sections like forests, rivers, ice etc. Also there are many different photographers participating in this book so plenty of varied styles to enjoy and learn from.
I truly thank the author, photographers and publishers for creating this stunning and varied collection of wonderful places to get lost in that can be enjoyed by all.
I can't wait to see and read more books by this author and photographers.
I truly thank the author, photographers and publishers for creating this stunning and varied collection of wonderful places to get lost in that can be enjoyed by all.
I can't wait to see and read more books by this author and photographers.
bookwoman37's review
adventurous
informative
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
Overall I enjoyed reading this book. The book is a collection of travel essays and photographs of far flung places around the world. Different Landscape photographers describe the place they visited, their journey getting there, the photographs they took and some technical background. Each essay is just a few pages long and highlights the landscape. I really liked the personal observations. The photographs are nice. I enjoyed these short arm chair travels.
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